Tuffy 863 Installation guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GAS STRUT 7 ½” WITH 2” STROKE #863

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SHIPPING PACKAGE CHECKLIST

#3 Gas Strut #4 – (2) Ball Stud #7 Bracket #5 - 5/16-18 CAP NUT

#6 - 5/16” WASHER #2 – (2) 10-32 X ½” PHILLIPS SCREW #1 – (2) 10-32 HEXWASHER NUT

TOOLS NEEDED

• Phillips head screw driver (Short)

• 3/8” Nut-driver and/or wrench

• ½” Socket and ratchet

• ½” Wrench

ATTENTION: When these instructions and drilling locations are followed on a

Tuffy console with a standard hinge configuration the lid will open up 90 degrees

and stop. If you desire a different lid stopping angle or have a non-standard

hinge configuration the hole locations will need to be adjusted.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

1. Remove the padded cushion and mark the spots for (2) ¼” holes in lid to mount the #7 Bracket. Measure from the rear and right

side on the outside top of the lid as illustrated. (See Figure 1)

2. Drill the (2) ¼” holes in the lid. (See Figure 1)

3. Mark the hole on the right side panel for drilling a 3/8” hole as illustrated and drill it out. (See Figure 2)

4. Mount the #7 Bracket with the #4 Ball stud to the lid using the illustrated hardware. (See Figure 3)

5. Mount the #4 Ball stud in the side with the illustrated hardware (See Figure 3 & 4)

6. Press on the #3 Gas spring in the orientation illustrated with the rod facing down. (To remove it use a standard screwdriver to pry

up the spring clip on the #3 Gas spring until it pops off, It is not necessary to completely remove the spring)

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FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4